The news of the false emperor's personal expedition spread throughout the world at an extremely fast speed.
Qijun, Hongyuan Camp.
After Liang Xing, the commander of the Hongyuan Army, read the information, the counselor next to him said: "The puppet emperor is going to fight to the death with the Yan family."
Liang Xing was stunned for a moment: "A fight to the death? Why should he?"
It's not that he looked down on the false emperor. The Yan family's father and son were brave and good at fighting, and even Cao Cao was defeated. How could the false emperor, who had never led an army, be able to compete with him?
The counselor pointed to the secret letter: "Look, this is the imperial edict of the false emperor. It enumerates the crimes of the Yan family. Let's not mention supporting the troops and respecting themselves for the time being. This is a very interesting article."
Liang Xing looked closely and saw that the Yan family was plotting to kill Yu Chong and frame it to the then King Duan.
He said: "Isn't this the false emperor trying to get himself off the hook?"
When King Duan was deprived of his title, it was because he was accused by the late emperor of assassinating Yu Chong. If this was a slander, then the false emperor was still a nobleman of Tianhuang, and the legitimacy of his succession was greatly increased.
Liang Xing did not take this seriously. It is normal practice for a person who conspired to rebel to cover up his crimes and pass the charges on to his enemies.
"What if it's true?"
Liang Xing frowned and looked over: "Sir..."
The counselor said: "Does the general know that the most favored concubine of the false emperor is Yu Chong's daughter?"
Liang Xing nodded: "This matter has been criticized. She was married to the former prince, and her father died at the hands of the false emperor, but she even entered the palace to serve her enemy."
At this point, he came back to his senses and said, "You mean, Yu Chong was indeed killed by the Yan family, so Yu Chong's daughter entered the palace to help?"
The counselor nodded slowly: "Wan Sheng also saw this and suddenly understood. From this point of view, the reason why the false emperor fell into such a situation has a lot to do with the Yan family. How can we not avenge such a life-and-death hatred?"
Liang Xing felt complicated and said: "If this matter is true, then the Yan family has been planning it for a long time!"
The counselor knew what was on his mind and comforted him: "General, don't be anxious. Although the Yan family is powerful, it is not yet at the point where it can decide the world in one fell swoop. Just say that right now, the puppet emperor hates the Yan family deeply. Isn't it time for us fishermen to benefit?
"
Liang Xing was awakened by him, thought about it carefully, and said with his palms: "That's right!"
He stood up excitedly and shouted outside: "Here comes someone!"
The guard came in: "Here."
"Gather the Tiger Roar Camp, bring seven days of food and grass, hide your whereabouts, and run to the capital with me!"
In the Hexing military camp, there was another conversation.
"Your Majesty, the false emperor is going to attack the Yan family and wants the emperor to do it himself. What should we do?"
Master Chu Jiu did not go into battle in person, but he still wore a suit of soft armor in response to the occasion.
While looking at the map, he said: "The big event is coming, of course we can't fall behind."
Commander Gan thought for a moment: "You mean, we want to join the war?"
Master Chu Jiu nodded: "Capturing the false emperor is a great achievement, and it will definitely be famous all over the world. We may not be the main generals, but we cannot stay out of it."
Commander Gan understood. The prince insisted on sending troops because he believed that the world was in turmoil and that if the river could not move, they would be left behind. Therefore, they must make a gesture and contribute to the great cause of rebellion.
"My subordinates will order the troops now and we will set off tomorrow."
"Wait a minute." Master Chu Jiu stopped him.
Commander Gan turned around and asked, "What are your orders, Your Majesty?"
Master Chu Jiu stood up and said with a smile: "How can you miss such a big event? I will go with you."
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Similar conversations took place in other military camps. When Xu Yin set out, I didn't know how many people came to Beijing like her, wearing stars and moon, at night.
Two days later, on the official road, seeing the sky getting dark, Xu Yin stopped his horse and told Wei Jun: "Let's rest today. We should arrive tomorrow by calculating the distance. Send someone to deliver the message first."
Wei Jun agreed and dismounted to make arrangements.
Not long after, Chai Qi found a place with mountains and water at his back, and the group moved there to rest.
Xu Yin walked over and saw that most of the people setting up camp, fetching water, and burying pots were women, and the leader was Feng Chuncao.
Feng Chuncao is really a capable person. She was promoted to fire chief. She gathered together ten people. She was promoted to team leader. She even managed to recruit fifty soldiers. Just like that, she was promoted all the way.
Recruiting soldiers along the way, and finally established a women's battalion.
In the past six months, she has made many military exploits, and her rank has been promoted rapidly. The female battalion under her is now Xu Yin's bodyguard, and others will call her General Feng when they see her.
Xu Yin nodded and said, "We have been traveling for days. Thank you for your hard work."
The girls replied: "I don't dare to talk about hard work when it's my job."
It was convenient to have a female soldier by her side. There were women inside and outside. The tent was set up and hot water was brought to her. After scrubbing it, she sat down and read a book as refreshed as usual.
After watching for about half an hour, there were sounds outside, including the sound of horse hooves, crying, and wild laughter.
"What happened?" Xu Yin asked.
Xiao Sang went out for a trip and came back to report: "Miss, there is a small group of soldiers chasing the refugees outside."
Xu Yin frowned, stood up and left the tent.
"Miss Third, here." It was already dark. Chai Qi led her around the rocks and stood on a high place to overlook.
Under the moonlight, a group of refugees fled in a hurry, followed by fierce soldiers. Someone swung the rope in his hand, caught a refugee's neck, and dragged him over with force, laughing.
Upon seeing this, a woman turned around and went to catch the refugee in tears, shouting: "Master, Master, spare your life! I'm going with you, please let my son go!"
The young man in the quilt grabbed the rope around his neck and squeezed out a few words: "Mom, run!"
But the woman refused to leave: "Master Jun, my son is very thin and his meat is not delicious. I still have a few taels of meat on me, which is more delicious than his..."
After hearing these words, Xiao Sang pinched his fingers tightly.
She had heard before that in some places, they had been fighting for years and the land was deserted. They couldn't get enough food and grass, so they robbed the people to use it as food for the army. She didn't expect to encounter it this time!
"Miss..." She couldn't help but look at Xu Yin.
Xu Yin's face turned cold and he turned around and ordered: "Wei Jun, save people!"
Wei Jun responded solemnly and went back to call for help.
As soon as he walked away, the sound of horse hooves was heard in the distance again, which was louder than before.
The soldiers were stunned for a moment, then looked back: "Who is coming to grab food?"
In the night, a group of knights held torches and walked from far to near. They were riding divine horses and wore solemn black armor. When they got close, they all stopped and no one made a sound.
Looking at this military appearance, not only the soldiers were terrified, but the refugees were also too frightened to cry. The captain at the head mustered up the courage to step forward and ask: "Who are you?"
The knight in front did not answer, but turned his horse's head aside to get out of the way.
Just listening to the kicking of horse hooves, a horse rode out of the crowd and stopped in front of the queue.
Under the light of the fire, the young man was wearing black armor and his face looked like white jade. He was not as handsome as a real person. He lazily replied: "Ask me who I am? You are not qualified!"